Kent · London and the South East
Kemsley Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Kemsley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
About our drone roof survey in Kemsley
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that’s where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. If you’ve noticed cracked mortar along the ridge and hidden gutters full of leaves, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older cottages and houses around Kemsley may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Findings are checked with moisture readings where needed. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Kemsley (ME10, ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Let us know about any leaks or concerns
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Tell us the exact address when booking
Premium also includes a 12-month follow-up. It helps you see how the roof has changed over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Kemsley
Will you come out to Kemsley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Kemsley?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Drone roof surveys in Kemsley: local notes
Kemsley lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building like Kemsley Primary Academy, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Kemsley means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition. Take an older house close to Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Kemsley and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Kemsley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME10 and ME9 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Around Kemsley
Around Kemsley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Borden Grammar School. Kemsley has its own railway station: Kemsley station. Well-known places in the area include Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. A visit to a smaller place like Kemsley is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. They’re all captured in close-up, as far as the flight allows.
Chimney stacks
Our drone check of a chimney is visual, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. We’ll say if a specialist is needed.
Towns and villages near Kemsley
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Prices for drone roof surveys in Kemsley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. On a bungalow or cottage around Kemsley, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Kemsley
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof